Higher Education Partnership Updates

Towson University/MCPS Partnership in Gifted and Talented (Posted on 11/20/09)

Towson University, through the MCPS Division of Academic Support, Office of Curriculum and Instruction Programs, and the Office of Organizational Development, is offering the opportunity for MCPS elementary and middle school teachers to earn a Master of Education in Elementary Education Grades 1-8: with a Focus in Gifted Education.

Interest meetings to explain the partnership program are planned for 4:30 pm, January 6 and 19, 2010 at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, Building 3, Room 2219, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Personnel from both Towson University and MCPS will be present to explain the partnership program and discuss the application process.

For further information on this program contact Russ Fazio, MCPS, 301-601-0300 or Dr. Linda Emerick, Towson University at lemerick@towson.edu.

Johns Hopkins University/MCPS Partnership Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology (Posted on 11/20/09)

Johns Hopkins University and MCPS, through the Office of Organizational Development, will host an interest meeting for those teachers interested in earning a master’s degree in instructional technology. Johns Hopkins University offers a reduced tuition rate for participants in this partnership. Coursework will begin fall 2010 and run for six consecutive semesters.

Interest meetings to explain the program are scheduled for:

December 1, 2009, 4::30 pm at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, Office of Organizational Development (Room 3383), 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD, 20874.

December 2, 4:30 pm at Johns Hopkins University, Gilchrist Building, Room 134, 9601 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850.

Application forms will be distributed at the interest meetings. Interested teachers who are unable to attend either meeting should call Lauren English at 301-601-0300 after December 2 to request an application packet.

Towson University Master of Education (Special Education) (Posted on 11/20/09)

This Towson University/MCPS partnership program is designed for current teachers seeking certification and a master's degree in Special Education.

Program begins in the Fall of 2010. All courses will be offered at a favorable tuition rate and conveniently located at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove in Rockville.

An interest meeting for this program will be held December 3, 2009, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Building III, Room 4203, Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.

If you have questions or need further information, please call Ms. Judy Webster (Towson University) at 301-738-6326, or Dr. Russ Fazio (MCPS) 301-601-0300.

Washington Adventist University/MCPS Bachelors Degree in Elementary and Special Education (Posted on 11/20/09)

This two year partnership is for those MCPS employees with at least 60 credits or an Associate of Arts degree. Successful completion of the program results in a bachelor's degree with Maryland teacher certification in elementary and special education. Participants in the program will work as a paid paraeducator in MCPS. Classes for this program are offered in the evenings at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland.

An interest meeting to provide information about this partnership is scheduled for December 8, 2009 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, Maryland, 20874 in the 3rd floor training room. Applications to the program will be provided at this time.

Call Russ Fazio (MCPS) @ 301-601-0300 for further information.

MCPS/University of Maryland Partnership Master's Degree in Human Development (Posted on 11/20/09)

The Montgomery County Public Schools, through the office of Organizational Development, and the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park, in partnership, offer Montgomery County Public Schools secondary education teachers and other secondary education professional staff the opportunity to obtain a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Human Development.

The M.Ed. in Human Development is a 30-credit, 5-semester program focusing on the translation of theory and research on motivation, diversity, and adolescent social, cognitive, emotional and physical development into principles of classroom practice that promote achievement and school adjustment at the secondary level. This program includes a six-credit, MSDE approved Secondary Reading Certification Course. The program is run as a cohort model with a new cohort beginning each fall. Courses are primarily held at the Universities of Shady Grove campus in Rockville. All on-campus University and out-of-state tuition fees are waived for students in this program. Students are also eligible for MCPS 50% tuition reimbursement. Over 105 MCPS teachers have graduated from this program; 24 are currently enrolled. This program does not result in teaching certification.

Admission requirements: Bachelors degree, 3.0 undergraduate grade point average for non-provisional admission, 3 recommendations, and statement of purpose. GRE scores are not required. Provisional admissions can be requested for applicants with an undergraduate grade point average lower than 3.0.

Interest meetings to explain this partnership program which begins Fall 2010 will be conducted by the Program Director, Dr. Ann Battle, from 4:15-5:15pm on January 12 and February 9 in Building 3, Room 3240 at the Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. You only need to attend one of the interest meetings.

For further information contact: Russ Fazio, MCPS, Office of Organizational Development, 301-601-0300; Dr. Ann Battle, Program Director, Department of Human Development, at abattle@umd.edu or 301-405-8714; or Ms. Eileen Kramer, Program Administrator, at humandev@umd.edu. To learn more about the University of Maryland's human development master's degree go to the following web address or click on the headline title link in blue above: http://www.education.umd.edu/EDHD/pdfs/m-ed-packet.pdf

MCPS/Towson University/Montgomery College: Informational Meeting on Preparing to Become a Teacher (Posted on 11/20/09)

MCPS supporting services personnel with less than a bachelor's degree who want to teach either elementary or early childhood may attend a meeting on December 16, 2009 focusing on preparing you to become a teacher. This meeting will assist you in understanding the prerequisite courses you will need to take in order to move into other MCPS higher education partnerships that result in you finishing your bachelor's degree and obtaining certification to teach at the elementary or early childhood levels. You may bring a copy of your college transcripts to the meeting. If time permits, Montgomery College/Towson University personnel will analyze your past academic work and advise you on how to proceed along the path to becoming a teacher.

The meeting will take place at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Building 3, Room 4206 at 4:30 pm

For more details about this opportunity contact Russ Fazio at 301-601-0300.

MCPS & McDaniel College Partnership in Administration and Supervision (Posted on 11/19/09)

Montgomery County Public Schools through the Office of Organizational Development and McDaniel College are offering the opportunity to earn your Master's Degree and/or Administrator I Endorsement. All courses will be offered in Montgomery County. Coursework is offered at a reduced tuition rate. Program begins January 2010.

Learn more about the program at an information meeting on December 16, 2009 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, Room 3383, 12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, Maryland 20874. If you are interested in attending this meeting please RSVP to Leslie Dennis at ldennis@mcdaniel.edu or call 1-866-962-4723.

For more information contact Nick Urick, McDaniel College Liaison to MCPS at nurick@mcdaniel.edu or Russ Fazio (MCPS) at 301-353-8556.

Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) (Posted on 11/9/09)

The University of Maryland at College Park and the Montgomery County Public Schools through the Office of Organizational Development are seeking candidates for the Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) program beginning August 2010.

CITE is an 18-month program that runs for five consecutive semesters. Successful completion of this program will result in a master’s degree in elementary education and Maryland certification in grades one through eight.

Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and be an employee of MCPS. As in previous years, emphasis will be placed on recruiting a culturally and racially diverse group of interns who will receive consideration for teaching positions in MCPS upon successful completion of the CITE program.

An interest meeting for this program will be held on December 8, 2009, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850 in Building II, Room 3022. Applications for the program will be distributed at this time.

For additional information about the program contact Dr. Russ Fazio at 301-601-0300.

The George Washington University Graduate Certificate in Professional Teaching Standards (Posted on 10/13/09)

THIS PARTNERSHIP IS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

This partnership program through the George Washington University and MCPS (through the Office of Organizational Development) is designed for those who are seeking personal professional growth related to the Standards for Accomplished Teaching as described by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)®. Coursework will begin on January 5, 2010 and be completed in the spring of 2011. All courses will be offered at a favorable off-campus tuition rate and are conveniently located in Rockville.

Interest meetings for this program will be held October 21st and 22nd 2009, 4:30- 5:30 p.m.; MCEA Conference Center, 12 Taft Court, Rockville, Maryland. Please RSVP to GCPTS@gwu.edu.

If you have questions or need further information, please visit www.gsehd.gwu.edu/professional+teaching+standards or contact Ms. Christine Frank, NBCT (GWU) at frankc@gwu.edu or Dr. Russ Fazio (MCPS) at 301-601-4872.

Reading Master's Degree with University of Maryland at College Park (Posted on 10/8/09)

The Montgomery County Public Schools through the Office of Organizational Development and The University of Maryland at College Park is offering the opportunity to obtain a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction with Reading Specialist Certification

This program is a 33-credit, 3 year Master’s Degree; Results in certification as a reading specialist; Program begins spring 2010; All courses offered at the University of Maryland Shady Grove campus in Rockville; University fees waived; Participants are eligible for MCPS 50% tuition reimbursement.

Admission Requirements:

Full admission to the University of Maryland Graduate School is necessary to enroll in this program. The following criteria are minimum Graduate School requirements, but do not guarantee admission. Criteria include: undergraduate 3.00 GPA (2.8 may qualify for provisional admission); acceptable letters of recommendation; and statement of purpose consistent with the mission of the College of Education.

Interest meetings to explain the partnership program are planned for 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, October 6 and October 14, 2009 at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Building II, Rm 2032. Applications will be provided at this time.

For further information contact: Russ Fazio, MCPS, Office of Organizational Development 301-601-0300 or Rose Marie Codling University of Maryland at College Park, rcodling@umd.edu